Around town

Around town

January 01, 2010|By Fred Mitchell and David Kaplan

Bears defensive tackle Anthony Adams grew up in Detroit, idolizing Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. At 6 feet, 310 pounds, Adams jokes that he still dreams about being a skill-position player. And he looks forward to Sunday's finale in the Motor City.

"My father is going to get to see me play again," Adams said. "

Adams was reunited with his father, Anthony Adams Sr., in 2008 when the elder Adams watched his son play in person for the first time. He had spent 24 years in prison for armed robbery.

Word on the street: The Blackhawks' lines just got deeper: Few can turn a phrase like Bob Verdi.

The Hawks -- one of Chicago's teams with broad shoulders and narrow trophy cases -- have signed the former Wake of the News columnist to be the team's historian. Verdi's work in the Tribune's Sports section was long distinguished by his writing on the Hawks. Count this as another savvy signing by John McDonough and Co.

Sights seen: Patrick Kane enjoyed dinner with his parents and other family members Wednesday at Harry Caray's. The Blackhawks star dined on his usual lamb chops Oreganato and chatted with bartender and Comcast SportsNet correspondent Frankie O.

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